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How much weight should an underweight woman gain during pregnancy?

28-40

Pregnant women need ----- to 500 additional calories per day.

300

What is the normal range for gestation?

37-41

What are considered teratogens?

Drugs Alcohol Certain bacteria

Which factors during pregnancy can result in a baby being born vulnerable and at risk?

Exposure to harmful substances Less than optimal nutrition

What is gestation?

Prenatal period of development, from conception to birth

What are the consequences of the mother gaining too much weight during pregnancy?

The baby may be overweight or obese later in life. Labor may need to be induced. The baby may need to be delivered via cesarean section.

What are true statements about obese mothers?

They are more likely to miscarry. They are more likely to have complications during pregnancy.

What is the consequence of a mother consuming fewer calories than recommended during pregnancy?

child may become obese

What occurs in the germinal stage

division of zygote

Melinda is three weeks pregnant. The developing organism is in the ______ stage.

embryonic

Fertilization typically takes place in the

fallopian tubes

Where does fertilization usually occur?

fallopian tubes

Marlene is at the 7th month of her pregnancy. What stage of prenatal development is she in?

fetal

Women who are overweight before becoming pregnant and during the early months of pregnancy tend to have ---- deliveries.

longer

The germinal period of prenatal development takes place in the first ---- weeks after conception.

two